For the second year in a row, Maxxis’ MA-Z1 Victra has been recognized by Australia’s Wheels magazine. In Wheels’ tests, the ultra high performance radial was rated best in wet cornering and ranked second in wet braking. The MA-Z1 took third place in the publication’s overall ranking, coming out ahead of several well-known premium brand tires. The results were published in Wheels’ May 2006 issue.
The magazine noted that if wet performance is a priority, consumers would do well to look at the MA-Z1, calling it an “extremely capable” wet weather tire. Peter McKay, who drove the control vehicle for the tests, praised the MA-Z1’s “exceptional wet-surface grip, with nice stability in cornering and braking.”
For its annual tire test issue, Wheels assessed nine 235/45R17 replacement tires, including models from Dunlop, Goodyear, Pirelli, Michelin, Nokia, and Toyo.
In 2005, the MA-Z1 was rated best in wet braking and noise and was ranked third overall by Wheels, Australia’s oldest and biggest-selling new car magazine.
With its aggressive unidirectional tread design and advanced silica compound, the MA-Z1 offers excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions, along with superb cornering and handling, swift response, and minimum noise levels at high speeds.
Maxxis thanks Wheels for this recognition and also extends its gratitude to the worldwide Maxxis team which produces this outstanding product.
